From Rodltal to Bleicherbachtal

Starting place: 4111 Walding
Destination: 4100 Ottensheim

Short description:

This hike leads through the beautiful Rodltal along the Große Rodl over the impressive Jahresstiege up to scenic heights around Gramastetten. Then you hike back through the romantic Bleicherbachtal towards Ottensheim.

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical value
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

Description:

Enjoyable short and longer hike on good paths and forest roads. Along the Rodl, it goes to the Klammleitenmühle, then to the Rodlbad and over the Jahresstiege up to Gramastetten. From there, first on path no. 190, then following the signs for paths 15 and 16 down into the Bleicherbachtal. In the valley along the Bleicherbach, finally on the adventure trail to Ottensheim at the endpoint of the hike. Both start and end points of the hike are easily accessible by public transport.

Directions:

The starting point is Rottenegg station. From there, follow Eschlbergstraße. Before the bridge over the Rodl in Rottenegg, turn right and enter the Rodltal. The wide path leads past houses accompanied by the rushing stream going upstream. The path develops into a trail that runs directly along the riverbank. Continue on a forest road to the former Klammleitenmühle and onto Lichtenhager Straße. There, cross the bridge and follow the forest road to the Rodlbad. Over a footbridge, switch to the other riverbank and leave path no. 60. Then you arrive at the nature trail to the start of the Jahresstiege, which leads up to Gramastetten via granite steps. At the end of the Jahresstiege, a viewing platform awaits with a view of Lichtenhag castle. Across a meadow, you reach the Marktstraße in Gramastetten near the church.


Leaving the village, follow trail no. 190. After a short forest section you reach Langwies and turn right to the natural monument Oberhamberger Linde. The descent leads through the Hamberger settlement on forest paths into the Bleicherbachtal. Over a little bridge it goes to the left side; soon you branch right onto a forest road and reach another wooden bridge to change riverbank again. Past a pond, you continue on the adventure trail, which tells about the use of water power. At the roadside, it leads out to the first settlements, and soon you reach the endpoint of the hike, Ottensheim station.

Tip:

  • Romantic Rodltal

  • Jahresstiege in Gramastetten

  • Jahresstiege viewing platform

  • Natural monument Oberhamberger Linde

  • Adventure trail Bleicherbachtal


Places to eat:



  • Gramaphon in Gramastetten

  • Café and bakery Rumplmayr in Gramastetten

  • Brewery Ottensheim

  • La Bottega Ottensheim

  • Café Otter in Ottensheim

  • Guesthouse zum Schwarzen Adler Ottensheim

Additional information:

Jahresstiege in Gramastetten


Places to eat in Ottensheim

Starting place: 4111 Walding
Destination: 4100 Ottensheim

duration: 4h 39m
length: 17,0 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 351m
Altitude difference (downhill): 348m

Lowest point: 260m
Highest point: 561m
difficulty: medium
condition: difficult
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Street, Other

Starting point: Rottenegg station
Destination: Ottensheim station

further information:
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there

From Linz, take the B127 Rohrbacher Straße heading towards Rottenegg.


Public Transit

The train stops Rottenegg and Ottensheim are regularly served by the Mühlkreisbahn from Linz-Urfahr. You can also quickly get from Linz to Ottensheim or Rottenegg and back using the Upper Austria public transport bus lines 201, 230, and 231.


To the timetable information


Parking

Parking available at Rottenegg station and Ottensheim station.

Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.

From Rodltal to Bleicherbachtal
WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz

Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
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